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Business Week Magazine named West Allis as a runner-up in the "Best Places to Raise Your Kids - 2010" and Forbes Magazine named Milwaukee-West Allis-Waukesha the second safest metro region by Forbes Magazine in October, 2009

The West Allis Health Department is accredited through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), one of only eleven health departments in the nation to achieve national accreditation and the first in Wisconsin.

West Allis Fire Department is one of only 175 agencies worldwide granted Accredited Agency status by Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) at the Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission

Little Free Library ® is a Wisconsin-based nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world.

Through Little Free Libraries, millions of books are exchanged each year, profoundly increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Donate books, or take a book with you to enjoy. When you’re finished, return the book – and perhaps a few gently used additional books – to any Little Free Library.

Little Free Libraries are established throughout West Allis, at businesses, in neighborhoods, and even at City Hall! We encourage residents and businesses to create more Libraries to help their neighbors connect with good books and each other.

Permitting is NOT required to establish a Little Free Library on a residential property. Special permitting may be needed if the planned Little Free Library location is on a city right-of-way.

Little Free Library FAQ

1. I would like to start a Little Free Library. What do I do?

LittleFreeLibrary.org offers numerous resources and even building kits to get your Little Free Library up and running. Residents, organizations, and businesses may all create Little Free Libraries.

2. What if someone vandalizes my library?

LittleFreeLibrary.org notes: We have found that small incidents of vandalism are common. Things like having a guest book stolen or a few books damaged are going to happen at one point or another. Bigger problems, like having all of your books “stolen” or the entire Library damaged, are much less common.

If you are anxious, put the Library in a highly visible spot with lots of lights. Consider installing the Library on a mobile platform so that you can wheel it closer to your home or indoors at night. Have many people using it and looking out for it. If something does happen, alert the local authorities.

3. How can I find a Little Free Library in my neighborhood?

A searchable map is available at LittleFreeLibrary.org. Note that an official Little Free Library must register to be on this map (fees apply), and registered Little Free Library owners must choose to share their locations on this map. Some owners do not wish to share their locations on this map, and therefore are not listed.

4. Do I have to register my Little Free Library?

No. You do not have to register with the City or Little Free Library. However, in order to use any official Little Free Library logos or signage, or have your library listed on their searchable map, you must register on their website (fees apply).

5. My home/business/organization has a library – how can we register to be on Little Free Library’s website map?
Visit LittleFreeLibrary.org to get started. Fees apply.

6. How does a Little Free Library work if I want to take books from it?

Step right up and help yourself! Take a book or two home with you to enjoy. When you’re finished, return the books you borrowed or keep them and donate some other gently-used books other readers would enjoy. Little Free Libraries operate on an honor system. Take books and leave books as you can.

7. There is a Little Free Library in my neighborhood, but it’s empty. What can I do?

Ideally a person or group will “own” the Library and make sure it’s clean and well-stocked. But if your neighborhood Little Free Library is in need of a refill on books, go for it! Feel free to bring your gently-used books or magazines to help fill it up.

The 2016 West Allis Christmas Parade theme is “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.” The annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 4:45 p.m. The Christmas Parade traditionally attracts over 5000 spectators from local and surrounding communities. The parade route is located on Greenfield Avenue, beginning at 81st Street and proceeds east to the Farmer’s Market. The parade features marching bands, veterans, mascots, cartoon and storybook stars, elves, creative floats, great performance groups, vintage vehicles, a variety of live animals and… Santa Claus.

The 2016 West Allis Christmas Parade theme is “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.” The annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 4:45 p.m. The Christmas Parade traditionally attracts over 5000 spectators from local and surrounding communities. The parade route is located on Greenfield Avenue, beginning at 81st Street and proceeds east to the Farmer’s Market. The parade features marching bands, veterans, mascots, cartoon and storybook stars, elves, creative floats, great performance groups, vintage vehicles, a variety of live animals and… Santa Claus.

The 2016 West Allis Christmas Parade theme is “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.” The annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 4:45 p.m. The Christmas Parade traditionally attracts over 5000 spectators from local and surrounding communities. The parade route is located on Greenfield Avenue, beginning at 81st Street and proceeds east to the Farmer’s Market. The parade features marching bands, veterans, mascots, cartoon and storybook stars, elves, creative floats, great performance groups, vintage vehicles, a variety of live animals and… Santa Claus.

The 2016 West Allis Christmas Parade theme is “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.” The annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 4:45 p.m. The Christmas Parade traditionally attracts over 5000 spectators from local and surrounding communities. The parade route is located on Greenfield Avenue, beginning at 81st Street and proceeds east to the Farmer’s Market. The parade features marching bands, veterans, mascots, cartoon and storybook stars, elves, creative floats, great performance groups, vintage vehicles, a variety of live animals and… Santa Claus.